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323283378142shinyshiny/IbAChttps://feedburner.google.comBrits are sitting on almost £3.5 billion worth of unused gadgetshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shinyshiny/IbAC/~3/IVARTqFTFgM/brits-are-sitting-on-almost-3-5-billion-worth-of-unused-gadgets.html
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Brits are sitting on almost £3.5 billion worth of unused gadgets in their home, a study has found. The average household has old phones, computers, games consoles or TVs gathering dust in drawers, cupboards and even under the stairs, worth around £127 each.

UK homes are also hoarding 4.4 million unwanted iPhones and 2.6 million old BlackBerry devices, while more than 3 million homes have a classic Nokia 3210 lying around.

The study was commissioned by mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, to celebrate its trade-in service which offers up to £485 for an old handset.

Spokesman Phil Samuels said: “Many of us love to have shiny new gadgets and gizmos but often we don’t consider the value of our old tech. Sometimes we keep it in case we need a spare someday, but often it’s just because we don’t know what else to do with it.

“As a result, the nation is hoarding a huge amount of tech which could be contributing to a brilliant Christmas present for someone else.”

The study of 2,000 adults also found sixty per cent of Brits have an old mobile phone lying around the house they never use, and a quarter of Brits have perfectly functioning laptops going unused in their homes.

But while 24 per cent keep old tech as a back-up in case their current product breaks down, one in 10 don’t bin them as they’ve got valuable photos or documents they still want, but don’t want or know how to back up elsewhere.

Another 25 per cent planned to get rid of an old gadget after upgrading but put it to one side and then forgot all about it.

Incredibly, Brits are happy to let a piece of tech take up space in their home for an average of nine years before finally getting rid of it.

One in seven have gadgets that are up to 20 years old languishing in drawers or cupboards, according to the findings.

The pile of unused tech could continue to grow though, with a fifth of Brits admitting they always make sure to stay ahead of the curve by having the latest tech products.

One in 10 will even upgrade equipment straight away even if their old model still works fine. When it is time to shift old gadgets, 21 per cent try to recycle their old tech, and another fifth try to sell them online.

A fifth of respondents, polled via OnePoll, have even optimistically held on to a piece of technology in the hope that it would one day increase in value.

Phil Samuels added: “Our easy to use trade-in service is a great way of securing money in your bank account for old devices.

“Customers can even walk out with cash in hand to help buy a loved one a new phone such as the iPhone XS all whilst enjoying amazing technology this festive season.”

]]>https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/brits-are-sitting-on-almost-3-5-billion-worth-of-unused-gadgets.html/feed0241659https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/brits-are-sitting-on-almost-3-5-billion-worth-of-unused-gadgets.htmlAppy Christmas – 6 Fun Apps to Get You into the Festive Moodhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shinyshiny/IbAC/~3/6v-SR8gZxh0/appy-christmas-6-fun-apps-to-get-you-into-the-festive-mood.html
https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/appy-christmas-6-fun-apps-to-get-you-into-the-festive-mood.html#respondMon, 17 Dec 2018 16:33:42 +0000https://www.shinyshiny.tv/?p=241654 Guest writer Anthony Main of app development company The Distance picks his favourite fun apps for getting the most out of the Christmas period… With Christmas fast approaching, the […]

Guest writer Anthony Main of app development company The Distance picks his favourite fun apps for getting the most out of the Christmas period…

With Christmas fast approaching, the high streets are flooding with people, the Christmas markets are springing up in town and city centres across the country and the parties are in full swing.

However, Christmas can also be incredibly stressful; there’s Christmas dinner to cook, gifts to buy, work to complete before the New Year, and there is a substantial amount of preparation that needs to be undertaken before the calendar makes its way to the 25th of December. But the festive season needn’t be a time of panic and pressure!

Here are some great apps that will help you manage the less than exciting parts of the Yuletide season, and add an agreeable boost of festive cheer to the most wonderful time of the year.

1. ElfYourself

A Christmas classic, ElfYourself, from US office supplies shop Office Depot, allows you to take pictures of yourself and your colleagues in order to portray them as a troupe of dancing elves! All you need to do is use Facebook or your device’s camera to acquire the picture, and then the app will do the rest.

The results can be used as the company Christmas e-card, or if that’s not appropriate then at least you can have fun internally! If you’ve ever wanted to see your Finance Director rocking around the Christmas tree while dressed as one of Santa’s helpers, this app is the one for you.

It’s featured on both the App Store and the Play Store, so everyone can get involved.

2. Christmas RADIO

Love them or hate them, you can’t deny that Christmas songs are a signature ingredient of the festive season. With the Christmas RADIO app you will never be without them, as it offers over 100 radio stations playing all the hits from Fairytale of New York to Mistletoe and Wine. You can get your staff in the festive mood and be the office DJ without putting any work in to creating a playlist!

Perhaps the greatest gift of all is that the app is completely free, though there is a subscription option if you want to avoid any adverts. You can find the links to both the Android and iOS versions of the app below.

3. Picniic

Maintaining a careful work-life balance is important during the Christmas period, as both work and life are likely to be exceptionally busy. A great way of keeping up to date with work tasks is using Google Calendar or something similar.

For arranging family matters, Picniic is a fantastic app; it offers a shared calendar, to-do lists, and a family locator, so you can keep up-to-date with your family’s plans as efficiently as you do with your work schedule.

Hopefully this will help you maintain a balance, reduce the stress of trying to coordinate two calendars, and ensure you don’t book an important business meeting for the same afternoon you promised to watch your children in the school nativity play.

4. Sleeps to Christmas 2

December is a strange month for business. The festive season is in full swing, and your to-do list is longer than your arm, but you still have to head into work each day and crack on with your tasks and get as much done before the New Year as you can.

No-one can blame you for being excited for the Christmas break, which is where the Sleeps to Christmas app comes in. A simple yet fun application, Sleeps to Christmas shows you in granular detail how long you have to wait for Christmas morning – a great way of keeping that light at the end of the tunnel in sight and giving you that nudge to keep yourself focused.

5. Parcel – Delivery Tracking

For iPhone users, this is a must-have app if you want to keep track of the plethora of parcels that you are getting delivered, especially if you are getting some parcels delivered to the office while others, perhaps staff gifts, are being sent to your house.

Shopping around the vast array of online retailers is a great way of saving money and taking advantage of the shop-specific deals on offer, but tracking parcels from all the different stores can be a nightmare. Parcel helps to make this a much simpler task by keeping all of your parcel delivery information in one place. The app supports tracking for FedEx, UPS, Hermes, DPD and many more.

5. Deliveries Package Tracker

Fear not, Android users, the Play Store also features a package tracking app that is very similar to Parcel. The Deliveries Package Tracker offers tracking capabilities for eBay, Amazon, UPS, FedEx, along with over 40 more providers, meaning you’ll have to try very hard to find a courier that is unsupported. It’s a great way of keeping all of your delivery notifications in one place.

Getting ready for the day doesn’t need to be a time consuming task! By having these apps safely downloaded onto your device, you can ensure a smooth run up to Christmas day. You can take some time to browse through your calendar while you are commuting, or check on the status of your parcels when you are on your lunch break. Once you have a library of apps ready to use at the press of an icon, organisation becomes a seamless process rather than a chore.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Anthony Main is Managing Director of The Distance, an app development company working with companies such as NHS, Bentley Motors, Virgin Trains, PGA Golf, Slimming World and Astra Zeneca. For more information see here: https://thedistance.co.uk

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Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:03:37 +0000https://www.shinyshiny.tv/?p=241645Emotional support animals are guides which are assigned to an individual suffering from various mental health disorders. They provide comfort, love, and companionship. You can check out various blogs and […]

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Emotional support animals are guides which are assigned to an individual suffering from various mental health disorders. They provide comfort, love, and companionship. You can check out various blogs and read more about ESAs for more information on them. Below are a few facts about them as well.1. You require documentation to get oneIn order to qualify for an emotional support animal, you need to obtain a letter or some form of documentation from a qualified, licensed mental health expert. This helps to make the process of obtaining a support animal a lot easier with a minimal amount of hassle. Emotional support animals are suitable for people who may be suffering from depression, or other mental health issues such as anxiety or bipolar disorder. Not everyone can just ask for an emotional support animal out of the blue – you need to have a clinician diagnose you and write a recommendation for you to get one.2. They are part of the treatment processEmotional support animals are very helpful in helping to deal with various disorders, but you have to remember that they are not the only form of treatment that you can use. It is not advisable to solely depend on an emotional support animal to help you get better since they are supposed to be a complement to the other forms of treatment that you are using. They do provide comfort and a lot of assistance to individuals but it is best to keep up with therapy and medication as well since all these methods are a collective process to help you get better.3. You may have more than one

It is perfectly okay to have more than one emotional support animal. If your clinician recommends it and grants you documentation to obtain them both, there should be no problem in the process. Remember, however, to pay attention to your location and your area of residence, since various areas may have different laws and ESAs may be restricted in various housing units. To avoid any conflict or legal issues, put all these factors into consideration to make the entire process as easy as possible.

4. Different types of animals can be emotional support animalsContrary to popular belief, cats and dogs are not the only animals that can be emotional support animals. Any type of animal can qualify to be an ESA, as long as it does not pose any form of threat to you or to those around you. Selection of these animals therefore has to remain within reasonable limits in terms of the type of behavior and temperament of the animal.5. They require responsibility from youEmotional support animals are there to help and comfort you, but this does not mean that you don’t have a certain amount of obligation to them. You have to be responsible and take care of them by feeding them and taking them for regular visits to the vet. They will give you love but it is wise to reciprocate the same amount of love to them.

]]>241645https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/5-facts-about-emotional-support-animals.htmlVauxhall GT X concept car unveiled to ShinyShiny – no wing mirrors or door handles required!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shinyshiny/IbAC/~3/KMr6YSqtGNg/vauxhall-gt-x-concept-car-unveiled-to-shinyshiny-no-wing-mirrors-or-door-handles-required.html
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Car design hasn’t really changed that much in the last few years. However new technology means that in the not so distant future, cars will not only respond in a different way than they do today (largely thanks to increasing automation) they will also look much different too.

Take the GT X concept car which Vauxhall recently unveiled to Shiny Shiny and our sister title Tech Digest at a design studio in North London. A five-door, all-electric, coupe-style compact SUV, the car positively bristles with fresh innovation and ideas, largely thanks to the role of senior designer Mark Adams.

“Design will be at the heart of everything that we do in future,” said Mark Adams. “It will truly differentiate the Vauxhall brand, and make it sharper and more relevant to our core values. We are a proud British brand and design inspiration is all around us in the UK – from the bold ingenuity of James Dyson to the pure designs of Jonathan Ive – and this concept will embody that.”

So how does the GT X vary from a regularly designed car? For a start it doesn’t have any door handles. Instead, opening and shutting of the doors (which can all be opened at the same time to reveal the full interior) takes place via a smart device such as a mobile phone (just don’t go losing it).

Similarly, the seats – which appear to hover in the air – can be moved backwards and upwards remotely. It will even be possible to have your own personal settings programmed into the vehicle so the seat and the steering wheel will be in the correct position for driving before you get in.

Rather than wing mirrors which we’ve taken for granted for years, Vauxhall’s GT X concept vehicle features little cameras on the side of the car which pop outwards during driving, but which are stowed away when the car isn’t in use. Images from these cameras are then displayed on the immersive wrap-around flat screen behind the steering wheel which also includes the voice activated navigation and entertainment systems.

Sitting inside the spacious cabin of the Vauxhall GT X. The electric concept car can store your own personalised settings, including seat and steering wheel position

Another neat technology feature is the Vauxhall badge on the back of the vehicle which can illuminate different colours depending on how the car is being driven in order to alert drivers behind you. For example, it can show whether it’s in manual mode being driven by a human or in full autonomous mode being driven, effectively, by a ‘bot.

Obviously the new GT X is still very much a concept car (albeit a working model that can be driven on the road). However, it does represent the first step towards automation for the car manufacturer which promises an electrified vehicle in each of its ranges by 2024.

Four vehicles will be electrified in 2020. This includes the new Corsa in a pure battery electric variant, along with the Grandland X PHEV – Vauxhall’s first plug-in hybrid.

You can see how the lights change to illustrate different driving modes in this YouTube video below:

]]>https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/vauxhall-gt-x-concept-car-unveiled-to-shinyshiny-no-wing-mirrors-or-door-handles-required.html/feed0241635https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/vauxhall-gt-x-concept-car-unveiled-to-shinyshiny-no-wing-mirrors-or-door-handles-required.htmlTop 10 VR games for playing for this Christmas – including Creed: Rise to Glory and Echo Combathttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shinyshiny/IbAC/~3/9MXO4UtRKiA/top-10-vr-games-for-playing-for-this-christmas-including-creed-rise-to-glory-and-echo-combat.html
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Gone are the days of playing board games with your family at Christmas. Instead if you want to have fun with the fam during the festive season then you need a VR headset. Here we check out some of the latest games and experiences available for the Rift, Oculus Go and Gear VR….

Arca’s Path
An ideal experience for anyone new to VR, Arca’s Path is an atmospheric puzzler that’s both intuitive and comfortable to play. You’ll navigate 25 gorgeous levels by moving your head, thanks to completely hands-free controls, and solve a collection of expertly crafted physics-based riddles. Play on Rift, Oculus Go, and Gear VR.

Tin Hearts
Rekindle your childhood imagination and lead a band of toy soldiers through a whimsical world of puzzles. If you’ve played the classic Lemmings, then you have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Only with this game you work your way through beautifully immersive challenges to unravel a genuinely heartfelt story. Play on Rift.

YouTube VR
You can explore everything YouTube has to offer in a whole new way, from holiday favourites and viral videos, to the latest 3D 360° and VR180° content, all as if you’re seeing it for the first time. And thanks to a streamlined interface with VR users in mind, finding immersive content is easier than ever. Experience on Oculus Go and Gear VR.

Echo Combat
In this new team-based shooter, you’ll play with friends (and a few enemies) across multiple zero-g maps and game modes, wielding an arsenal of creative weapons and gadgets. Echo Combat takes the award-winning mechanics from Lone Echo and Echo Arena to create a fresh competitive experience that’s unlike anything else. Play on Rift.

Wander
Explore the world without actually stepping out your front door. That’s the promise at the heart of Wander, from Parkline Interactive. Take a stroll on the London Bridge, check out the Taj Mahal, even visit the street where you grew up. Wander uses Wikipedia and Google Maps for location-based learning, flexible navigation modes, and more. Experience on Oculus Go and Gear VR.

Covert
Covert builds an immersive world of intrigue and danger where you play a high-skilled thief hunting for a mysterious artefact. And, just like the best heist movies, you get to bring a friend to help you pull off the near-impossible job. Play on Oculus Go and Gear VR.

PokerStars VR
Poker is a game of human expression as much as it is about technical skill and plain luck. That’s why PokerStars VR gets a special seat at the table; it delivers the kind of social interaction you expect from a game of real-life poker. In some cases, it uses VR to go well beyond your average round of cards. Play on Rift.

Crow
In Crow: The Legend, you’re born “The Spirit of the Seasons,” with the power to impact the weather and environment using Touch controllers. Starring actors John Legend, Oprah Winfrey, and Constance Wu, the film is a new collaboration between Baobab Studios and Oculus Studios. Experience on Rift, Oculus Go, and Gear VR.

Creed: Rise to Glory
Based on the record-breaking movie Creed II, Rise to Glory is the closest you’ll ever get to throwing punches at legendary fighters and training with Rocky Balboa. Aspiring prize fighters can play through the game’s story-driven Career Mode, or simply get calorie-roasting practice through the Freeplay and Online PvP modes. Play on Rift.

Vox Machinae
If you’ve ever dreamed of sitting in a giant robot and stomping around with friends, then Vox Machinae may be your new favourite game. A mech combat experience to the core, Vox Machinae gives you the keys to lumbering machines of war, known as Grinders, complete with manual controls for weapons, communications, and yes, your ejection seat. Play on Rift.

]]>https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/top-10-vr-games-for-playing-for-this-christmas-including-creed-rise-to-glory-and-echo-combat.html/feed0241630https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/top-10-vr-games-for-playing-for-this-christmas-including-creed-rise-to-glory-and-echo-combat.htmlHow Can Technology Benefit Your Business?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shinyshiny/IbAC/~3/m-lgZvHmqiM/how-can-technology-benefit-your-business.html
https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/how-can-technology-benefit-your-business.html#respondThu, 06 Dec 2018 06:50:35 +0000https://www.shinyshiny.tv/?p=241613We live in an era utterly dominated by technology. It’s all around you, and, as much as people like to complain about its constant presence, no one can deny its […]

]]>We live in an era utterly dominated by technology. It’s all around you, and, as much as people like to complain about its constant presence, no one can deny its important effects. This is especially true when it comes to the business world. These days, the technology you invest in and the way you use it has the power to make or break a company, regardless of its size. With that in mind, here are five ways technology can benefit your business.

1. Improved Customer Service

Without loyal customers, your business wouldn’t be able to go on. This is why it’s so crucial that you take care of yours by offering brilliant customer service. Thankfully, with the right tech, you can find this a little easier. Instead of having to wait for you to reply to emails and phone calls, customers can now reach help whatever the time of day using 24 hours instant messaging services. They can also use the FAQ page on your company website to help themselves.

2. More Efficient Processes

Inefficient and unproductive companies find it difficult to handle their workloads, which leads to them becoming stagnant and incapable of growth. To combat this issue, you should work towards creating processes that are more efficient by using technology. You can invest in automated software to handle repetitive tasks and outsource certain work to freelancers. This takes pressure off you and your team, which creates a happier work environment overall.

3. Reduced Overhead Costs

Efficiency means doing more with what you already have. While this benefits you in terms of time, technology allows you to save money too. In fact, it does so in just more ways than one. For example, by investing in better security measures, you reduce shrinkage in your company and lessen the likelihood of costly physical and cyber attacks. Outsourcing work to freelancers and other companies also cuts costs, as you aren’t obliged to offer certain employee perks.

4. Better Business Management

No one in the business world knows everything there is to know about being a leader. For this reason, most leaders work every day to widen their knowledge and improve their skills. The internet makes this task simple, as you have a whole variety of tools and resources at your fingertips. You can access online mba programs with no gmat requirement, read business blogs, and ask questions on forums. You can also find and contact an expert in business to mentor you.

5. Increased Security Measures

Almost every business of every size is subject to security threats, theft, and vandalism. With the right technology, you can protect your physical property and well as any confidential data and other documents you may have stored online. Without these precautions, your company is more at risk of an attack, which could cost you money, your reputation, or even your business altogether, none of which are an ideal situation.

As much as we like to complain about technology, most would agree that we’d be lost without it. Like everything in life, it does have its downsides, but, with the amazing benefits listed above, you can’t afford not to modernize your business.

]]>https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/how-can-technology-benefit-your-business.html/feed0241613https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/how-can-technology-benefit-your-business.htmlAre You a Photographer? Here is Why You Should Use a VPNhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shinyshiny/IbAC/~3/XQ6QuzBuQAk/are-you-a-photographer-here-is-why-you-should-use-a-vpn.html
https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/are-you-a-photographer-here-is-why-you-should-use-a-vpn.html#respondWed, 05 Dec 2018 10:38:32 +0000https://www.shinyshiny.tv/?p=241593If you’re looking to pursue photography for more than just a hobby, then having your own website is a must. Having a website comes with a lot of advantages; gives […]

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If you’re looking to pursue photography for more than just a hobby, then having your own website is a must. Having a website comes with a lot of advantages; gives you a platform to sell your work, you stand out, define your style and build a strong brand image. However, for those pursuing this, the question of website security comes in.

So much effort goes into creating the perfect content, but the matter of security is often overlooked. If you do this, you’re strangling your success and even worse, your career. Cyber attacks are often disastrous and harmful for your reputation as an artist. Virtual Private Networking is here to ensure that it doesn’t come to this. Below are some of the reasons why.

Why VPN for Photographers?

Business Protection

Photographers often use their websites to attract clients and sell their work. Any creative online business needs to be very cautious when it comes to security, more so if there are cash transactions involved. Good online security not only keeps off external attacks from your site but also helps create a stronger professional reputation and inspires trust among your clients.

Whether you contract simple malware with pop-ups all over your sites or your site is rendered unusable, once your security has been breached, many people will fear coming back for security reasons. Even worse, you could get malware that will harm your bank account and mess with your reputation.

Virtual Private Networking is here for the rescue; it encrypts traffic between the browser and the website server itself protecting your money transactions from external business threats. Keep your business immune to third-party infiltrations.

Protect Your Data

What many people don’t know is that while protecting your website, it’s not just the content that is at risk of theft. Cybercrime also targets any personal information associated with your website. Stuff like email addresses, phone numbers, credit card information for payment processors and even log in details.

We should be wary of online identity theft; this might seem a world away while you’re creating your photography website, but the threat is just a click away. Be cautious if you’re sharing personal information with someone else on the internet.

Once we connect to public Wi-Fi networks, we are highly susceptible to cyber threats. The safest way is to use a VPN. A VPN secures the connection between the internet and your device; no spy can access your data on insecure networks. VPN encrypts the traffic that runs between your device and the VPN server and then connects to the internet after mimicking a private connection.

Protect Your Customers

Remember, it’s not about the website security alone but also the security of your clients. There is the online selling and buying of photography; this involves payment transactions. Handling transactions requires you to go an extra mile concerning security. Keep in mind that credit card information is one of the most sensitive details about a person available on the internet. A customer losing money on your site due to security issues is bad for business; damage to your reputation is irreversible.

Also, visitors who create accounts on your sites are required to fill in some log in details. This information, once accessed by hackers could be disastrous. It is, therefore, your duty as an administrator to ensure that your customer’s data is safe and not subject to any manipulation. Virtual Private Networking is here to realize that.

Better Offers

This mainly applies to travel photographers. If you need better deals for your travel photography, you need to get a VPN. Companies are now showing and targeting deals based on your location and internet behavior. Deals are typically localized, and most times, you’ll end up missing out on deals that are not from your region.

Business competition is stiff, and having a reliable VPN will gear your photography business towards realizing global potential. You will be able to hide your location and get access to international deals.

VPNs Help Prevent Censorship

You might be living in countries with restrictions over what content should be uploaded for internet viewing. This could be bad for business. As a photographer, you need access to a myriad of photography sites; exposure boosts your skill.

VPNs help you get access to some of the best online photography that’s not readily available to a typical online user. With full access to fine art and content, you will be able to provide your clients with unlimited access to the best available photographic material. Look for the best VPN provider reviews, such as CyberGhost review, and subscribe to a VPN service to take your photography to the next level.

Conclusion

For most photographers, it’s easy to get caught up in the artistic and inspiring side of the business. However, focusing on the practical details like security can be equally crucial to your success. The security potential of VPNs is a godsend to you as a photographer.

Have you ever tried VPN for photography before? Feel free to share with us your experience in the comments.

LikeAGlove smart shorts

These smart shorts measure your shape. Put them on and press measure in LikeAGlove’s free fitness app. They link via Bluetooth and measure you in seconds. Shorts are very stretchy and fit sizes 0-18, and 10-32W in curvy version. $59.99

Vufine+ smart glasses

Vufine+ is a high definition, wearable display that connects via HDMI to provide a second monitor or mirrored display. $159.00
MATRIX PowerWatch

The MATRIX PowerWatch is the world’s first smartwatch that you don’t have to charge. Powered by your body heat, it measures calories burned, activity level, and sleep. $195.00

Xenxo S-Ring

Available for pre-order at Indiegogo.com. Bluetooth call, Data storage, Music Control, NFC payment & much more in one smart, compact ring.

QBracelet

The QBracelet merges technology with modern style to offer this sleek, lightweight bracelet that can charge your iPhone. Holding its charge for 30 days, your bracelet will charge your iPhone up to 50% in 40 minutes, it works like a dream. $149.00

Samsung VL Speakers

From £400

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]]>https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/christmas-gift-guide-wearable-tech-and-stylish-gadgets.html/feed0241599https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/christmas-gift-guide-wearable-tech-and-stylish-gadgets.htmlTwo in five tech workers are depressed, claims survey. Amazon workers top listhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shinyshiny/IbAC/~3/x3hBbRNL3Jg/two-in-five-tech-workers-are-depressed-claims-survey-amazon-workers-top-list.html
https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/two-in-five-tech-workers-are-depressed-claims-survey-amazon-workers-top-list.html#respondWed, 05 Dec 2018 09:16:07 +0000https://www.shinyshiny.tv/?p=241595Just under two in five (39%) workers in tech firms are depressed, according to a new survey by Blind, an anonymous social network for professionals. It found that Amazon had […]

Just under two in five (39%) workers in tech firms are depressed, according to a new survey by Blind, an anonymous social network for professionals.

It found that Amazon had the highest number of depressed workers closely followed by Microsoft and Intel. Least depressed, according to the survey, were Apple workers and those working for Google and Cisco.

Users on Blind talk anonymously about burnout, high-stress levels, insomnia, overworking and irregular work hours. These are all characteristics that have shown to increase a person’s chance of developing depression.

According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It affects people individually and as a community and costs employers billions of dollars every year.

So Blind decided to survey our community of tech employees and see what percentage of employees in the tech industry identify themselves as being in the state of depression.

Its user base includes over 44,000 employees from Microsoft, 31,000 from Amazon, 12,000 from Google, 8,500 from Uber, 8,500 from Facebook, 7,000 from Apple, 5,500 from LinkedIn, and 4,500 from Salesforce, just to name a few.

]]>https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/two-in-five-tech-workers-are-depressed-claims-survey-amazon-workers-top-list.html/feed0241595https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2018/12/two-in-five-tech-workers-are-depressed-claims-survey-amazon-workers-top-list.htmlPush Your Fitness This Winterhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shinyshiny/IbAC/~3/chRA5UjQRxE/push-your-fitness-this-winter.html
Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:34:10 +0000https://www.shinyshiny.tv/?p=241588We bet you thought that now is the perfect time to do absolutely nothing with your fitness, didn’t you! Well just because we’re now heading towards the season where people […]

]]>We bet you thought that now is the perfect time to do absolutely nothing with your fitness, didn’t you! Well just because we’re now heading towards the season where people generally do nothing other than rush around and try to get all of the presents they need just in time, it doesn’t mean that’s what you have to do!

Now is the time to focus all of your energy on your fitness, because come summer time you’ll be more than happy that you focused on it early on. It might be hard to resist the sofa and the warm embrace of your blanket, but sometimes we just have to push ourselves to get up and off the sofa, down to the gym, and focusing on our fitness. If you feel like you need a bit of a push in the right direction, we’re more than happy to help you!

Why The Big Push?

So, why do you think that now is the perfect time to start working out? Well, you know that summer body that you’re oh so desperate for? Well it isn’t just going to be plucked out of thin air. The earlier on that you start sculpting it, the easier things are going to be when you get to summer.

Because you won’t suddenly get 6 weeks before summer and think, ‘ahhh I need to sort myself out!!’. Your body will already be sculpted. You should really think about doing a bulk over winter, whether you’re male or female. A bulk means that you get to put on some weight, which means you get to eat more.

Happy days, right? Well, not exactly. You have to try and ensure that you’re sticking to clean eating the majority of the time, with a snack day once a week. Then, when it comes close to the summer you can take part in the cut. This is where you lose all of the winter weight, and underneath will be this perfectly sculpted body that you’ve been working on for months.

We Know You Want To See Progress

Some of you want to see progress pretty much right away, and that just isn’t going to happen. If you stick with it however, you will eventually see your body change the way you want it to! You can get a testosterone booster which could help you on your fitness journey. It’s better than taking steroids, but will still pump your body up ready for the workout you’re doing. The more testosterone you have to fuel your workouts, the easier it’s going to be to see results along the way. Some people head to the gym and put in such minimal effort, and it’s clearly shown with the lack of results.

Digging Deep

You really are going to have to dig deep if you want to see any form of results. You should aim to go to the gym 5 times a week, with one day being a light workout. You could do some cardio and yoga for example to keep your muscles flexible. The other four days you need to be rotating the different areas of your body. On the rest days you need to ensure you’re fuelling your muscles with the nutrients they need from great food in order to grow.